Pins Social Club reveals new Manchester location
The company was founded by friends Gillbanks and David Scowcroft, who opened their first social club in February 2020
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Pins Social Club has confirmed plans to open a new venue in Manchester in late spring 2026.
The company has submitted a planning application for the major new, multi-million-pound site in the newly refurbished Sunlight House building on Quay Street.
The new venue will be located in the basement of Manchester’s Grade II-listed, Sunlight House, which has undergone a £35m restoration by the building’s owners, Karrev
Plans for the venue include a main stage on the ground floor, tenpin bowling including VIP private lanes, a gaming mezzanine with tech darts, pool, shuffleboard, beer pong, and karaoke, plus a dedicated sports bar.
Founder Daniel Gillbanks said: “The vision for our business is centred around the guest – delivering an immersive experience in a venue that spans numerous common offerings. Providing a bar that unites competitive socialising, live entertainment and a strong programme of sports –with the core focus of creating an ‘arena- like’ experience for guests to be a part of.”
It comes after Daniel Kelly joined the team as managing director at the start of 2024 to expand the Pins brand, whilst also adding the newly launched Dog and Collar Pub in Liverpool and the recently acquired fan-favourite brand, Almost Famous to the D2 portfolio.
Kelly added: “Manchester is a city that thrives on energy, culture, and community – everything that Pins is about. This new venue will be our biggest yet, offering a bold and exciting social space that’s purpose built for entertainment, competition, and ultimately, having a great time. We can’t wait to bring our concept to Manchester’s incredible social scene. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon.”
The company was founded by friends Gillbanks and David Scowcroft, who opened their first social club in February 2020.
